Fashion Design?

answers1: 1) What would I get my degree in? <br>
See http://www.payscale.com/rcsearch.aspx?category=Degree%2FMajor+Subject&str=fashion+design&CountryName=United+States&SourceId=Job
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2) How many years to become a fashion designer? Normally 4 years for a
bachelor. <br>
3) Is being a fashion designer a hard job? <br>
Not if you love it! <br>
4) What kinds of companies could I work for if I became a fashion
designer? <br>
Most designers freelancer or start their own company but you can also
work for another more established designer or clothing company. <br>
5) What is the yearly salary for a fashion designer? <br>
Between $33,545 - $97,082 <br>
6) What's the difference between illustration fashion and fashion design? <br>
See this similar YA thread
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100305041235AA6jD3O <br>
7) Any helpful books that teach beginners how to draw figures,
fabrics, clothes, etc..? <br>
Sorry I don't have any in mind. <br>
8) How do fashion designers sell their designs? <br>
Networking with the right people. Fashion shows. <br>
9) What's a "portfolio" that fashion designers keep? <br>
Most are design samples.